As a humble, hard-working rock ‘n’ roller from the steel town of
Youngstown, Ohio, Bob DiPiero might not have been the most
likely songwriter to become a fixture on the country music
scene, but once Nashville took notice of his singular knack for
resonant melodies and deceptively simple lyrics, notoriety came
swiftly. When his song “American Made” became a No. 1 hit for
the Oak Ridge Boys in 1983, DiPiero’s status as an in-demand
songwriter had him writing countless top 20 hits for a dizzying
roster of Nashville royalty that includes Tim McGraw, Reba
McEntire, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Montgomery Gentry, Brooks &
Dunn, George Strait, Martine McBride, Travis Tritt, Delbert
McClinton, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless and many more,
throughout an illustrious career spanning over three decades.
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The proverbial songwriter’s songwriter, DiPiero remains grounded
about his gift, and his success story is an inspiration to
writers of all genres. In recognition of his tremendous
contributions, Bob DiPiero is being named a BMI Icon at the 65th
Annual BMI Country Awards. Leading up to the highly anticipated
event, BMI’s Jody Williams, Vice President, Creative, Nashville,
sat down with DiPiero for an in-depth conversation about his
journey, his perseverance and his passion for songwriting.
